Members SunshineNative Posted February 26, 2010 Members Report Posted February 26, 2010 Hi Ya'll. I am looking for a mysterious little tool called a "Push Beveler". I have spinal damage and at times tap, tap, tapping my beveler is impossible. I have heard of a push beveler, but have never seen one. At times I DO use my bevel tool in my hand, guiding it along with downward pressure. It is really uncomfortable and some days even that is impossible as well. I often wonder if there is a handle I could attach to my crafttool, or if there is something I could adapt to this use. One of the TLF managers suggested a "push beveler" and said she would try to find me one, but it has been several months and she has forgotten to look. So, here I am, hat in hand.... If anyone knows of one, knows what it looks like, or has suggestions for something I could try to adapt, I would appreciate it. Many Thanks in advance for the consideration. Dianne Quote Life isn't about the dates at birth or death. Its about how you live the time in between.
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted February 26, 2010 Ambassador Report Posted February 26, 2010 hello there ,the Push Beveler will fine for beveling borders of belts but i don't believe it will work for you when you are beveling around Letters or Flowers. it did not for me. i m h o Quote Luke
Hilly Posted February 26, 2010 Report Posted February 26, 2010 Jeremiah Watt makes a push type beveler with a little wheel that rolls along (straight lines), and makes a checkered impression somewhat like a checkered beveler. Otherwise, I have a push beveler that I don't like and never use. You are welcome to it for the price of shipping. Let me know. Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted February 26, 2010 Moderator Report Posted February 26, 2010 Dianne, There used to something listed in LCSJ called the SpeedStamper. Basically it is a rotary shaft tool with an oscillating handpiece. They haven't advertised for quite while and my not be in business anymore, but you can buy handpieces and rotary shaft motors several places. The nice thing about that handpiece is that most any stamps I wanted to use would chuck right into it.You just apply downward pressure and it starts jackhammering the stamp. As it does that, just push it along. I got it a few years ago when I had rotator cuff problems and there were only so many hits at a sitting. The SpeedStamper was a lifesaver at that point. I could do most all of my beveling with it, and save myself for the single impression stamps. Beadlines were a snap. One guy told me he could use pear shaders pretty well with it also. I am sure checking around, you could find one like they used to make up the SpeedStamper. There are other systems used (the Graver systems for silver) that guys use and have the stamp shafts machined down. I have Jeremiah's wheel beveler and it is alright for long runs too. I developed some wrist problems with push beaders and bevelers, so those kind of tools aren't real user friendly to me anymore if I need to apply much pressure. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members Studio-N Posted February 27, 2010 Members Report Posted February 27, 2010 Check with Springfield leather about a 'easy beveler'. Basically it is a teflon blade that fits into your swivel knife and allows you to open up a swivel knife cut. It has some good uses and is very cheap. Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
Contributing Member BillB Posted February 27, 2010 Contributing Member Report Posted February 27, 2010 When my uncle sent me all of his old leather tools. In the box was an item that looked like an over sized electro-engraving tool. It would accept various leather carving tools on the working end. When plugged in and switched on the working end would vibrate much link an engraving tool. It could be adjusted to increase the amount of motion in the tip. It worked very will, but made a lot of noise, probably due to it's age. I went looking for it this morning, but could not find it in all the packing boxes. I think it dates from the 1950's. When I find it I will post the manufacture's information and some pictures. BillB Quote Bill B. Nead
Moderator bruce johnson Posted February 27, 2010 Moderator Report Posted February 27, 2010 Bill, It sounds like you are describing a Burgess VibroTool. They show up on Ebay every so often and some people have reported some pretty good results. Being an electrical tool from a few decades ago, at least a couple got a pretty good charge out of theirs too. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members SunshineNative Posted February 27, 2010 Author Members Report Posted February 27, 2010 Okay, Dear Bruce, and All Others, Lets work on the premise that I am ignorant (bordering on plain stupid some days!) cause, I don't know what an LCSJ is or where to look for it!i am interested in exploring all of the possibilities mentioned and will spend some time pursuing the ebay angle as well. Thank you all. Will let you know what happens! Dianne Dianne, There used to something listed in LCSJ called the SpeedStamper. Basically it is a rotary shaft tool with an oscillating handpiece. They haven't advertised for quite while and my not be in business anymore, but you can buy handpieces and rotary shaft motors several places. The nice thing about that handpiece is that most any stamps I wanted to use would chuck right into it.You just apply downward pressure and it starts jackhammering the stamp. As it does that, just push it along. I got it a few years ago when I had rotator cuff problems and there were only so many hits at a sitting. The SpeedStamper was a lifesaver at that point. I could do most all of my beveling with it, and save myself for the single impression stamps. Beadlines were a snap. One guy told me he could use pear shaders pretty well with it also. I am sure checking around, you could find one like they used to make up the SpeedStamper. There are other systems used (the Graver systems for silver) that guys use and have the stamp shafts machined down. I have Jeremiah's wheel beveler and it is alright for long runs too. I developed some wrist problems with push beaders and bevelers, so those kind of tools aren't real user friendly to me anymore if I need to apply much pressure. Quote Life isn't about the dates at birth or death. Its about how you live the time in between.
Members SunshineNative Posted February 27, 2010 Author Members Report Posted February 27, 2010 hello there ,the Push Beveler will fine for beveling borders of belts but i don't believe it will work for you when you are beveling around Letters or Flowers. it did not for me. i m h o Luke, I do bevel borders on my tool boxes and belts, pretty much plain lines I reckon, but I will have to practise and see what I can get to work. I am going to try the one Hilly has offered and see how it does. I am also going to try and find some of the others mentioned. What did yours look like? can you attach a picture? Thank you ! Dianne Quote Life isn't about the dates at birth or death. Its about how you live the time in between.
gtwister09 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Posted February 27, 2010 Dianne, Not Bruce but to answer your question... "I don't know what an LCSJ is or where to look for it..." Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal.... LCSJ Website Regards, Ben Quote
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